‘Taylor Swift Tax’ Stirs Bad Blood With Rhode Island Homeowners
Bloomberg 2026-07-01 10:00:00
Context: Rhode Island has introduced a new tax on second homes, which has been nicknamed the "Taylor Swift Tax" due to the singer's part-time residence in the state. The tax will affect not only Swift's type of luxury homes but also more modest coastal properties, such as saltbox houses. This new levy has stirred controversy and resentment among local homeowners.
Key Facts
- The new tax in Rhode Island is being referred to as the "Taylor Swift Tax" because of the singer's famous Holiday House mansion, which serves as her part-time residence.
- The tax will not only target luxury homes like Swift's but also more modest coastal properties, including saltbox houses owned by other part-time residents.
- The introduction of this tax has caused significant discontent among Rhode Island homeowners who will be affected by the new levy.